Difficult decisions could loom large on the horizon should a proposed state constitutional amendment reducing property taxes for a giant chunk of Florida homeowners be approved by 60% of voters in November.
Yes, local government leaders will have to make tough choices, but the ripple effect of those decisions could mean higher costs for everyone — from business owners and renters to even soccer moms who could face higher league registration fees for their children to participate.
Proponents of the amendment say it will be a blessing for homeowners facing higher insurance costs and other affordability issues. They also see it as reining in local governments, whose budgets they say have been bloated thanks to increasing property values on which the taxes are based…